Let me guess, spring has sprung and you’re already end-of-the-year teacher tired! I know that testing season can be a stressful time for both students and teachers. And with the end of the school year right around the corner, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed. But there’s one thing that can help students manage… Read more: Positive Self-Talk is the Confidence Boost Your Students Need

If you’re a teacher, like me, you know that creating an inclusive classroom is one of the most important things we can do for our students. But it can be tough to know where to start. That’s where the Inclusive Educator Toolkit comes in. The Inclusive Educator Toolkit will give you step-by-step instructions to create… Read more: Your Essential Guide to Creating a More Inclusive Classroom

If you are a teacher of neurodiverse students (and you probably are, whether you know it or not), you have witnessed firsthand how much some students struggle with transitions and staying on task in the classroom. You want your student to succeed. But you may not know where to start. That’s where visual schedules come… Read more: 3 Secrets to Supporting Neurodiverse Students with Visual Schedules

I have a confession to make: I’m not the best at setting clear and consistent behavior expectations. Everything else is picture perfect, I swear! I plan engaging lessons, I care about my students and their interests, and I make time to work with small groups every day. But something is still missing. There have been… Read more: The Unexpected Way You Are Sabotaging Your Classroom Management

Are you tired of talking in circles about student behavior in your classroom? I bet you feel like nothing you say to your students really makes a difference in the choices they make. I’ve been in your shoes, and you know what finally changed the game? The simple, yet impactful, behavior reflection. As an inclusive… Read more: 5 Ways Behavior Reflection Will Improve Your Classroom Culture